(1) Coordinates local resources to address the full spectrum of actions to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents involving all hazards, including terrorism, natural disasters, accidents, and other contingencies. (2) When necessary, uses the extraordinary powers of the position (depending on state and local law) to establish a curfew, direct evacuations, and/or, in coordination with the local health authority, to order a quarantine. (3) Provides leadership and plays a key role in communicating to the public, and in helping people, businesses, and organizations cope with the consequences of any type of domestic incident within the jurisdiction. (4) Negotiates and enters into mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions to facilitate resource sharing. (5) Requests state and, if necessary, federal assistance through the governor of the state when the jurisdiction's capabilities have been exceeded or exhausted". (The Joint Commission, Standing Together, 2005, p. 4 citing DHS, NRP, Dec, 2004) )